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Did you know that July 21 is National Ice Cream Day? Learn about chemistry by making ice cream! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. Registration required.
Parents & Guardians: Please be aware that refreshments will be served at this program. A list of ingredients will be available.
Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees.
Join our free game for all ages! Earn badges and prizes as you log reading & activities. Visit LACountyLibrary.org/Summer-Discovery to learn more and sign up!
AGE GROUP: | Children |
EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Food & Cooking | Entertainment |
TAGS: | Summer Discovery Program |
The city of South Gate was incorporated in 1923 with a population of about 2,500 residents. The first South Gate Library was opened that same year in a back room of City Hall. Starting in 1931, the County of Los Angeles Free Library began providing library service to local residents.
In 1948, the County of Los Angeles built a library in the South Gate Civic Center, north of California Avenue and Firestone Boulevard. In the 1960's, plans were made to build a larger, more modern public library for the prospering community that was home to several major manufacturers, including General Motors.
In 1973, the Leland R. Weaver Library, named in honor of a former South Gate councilman, was officially opened to the public at its present location on Tweedy Boulevard.
